Marquez Dejon Trammel, a 21-year-old resident of Carson, California, tragically lost his life on October 26, 2017. According to reports, Trammel was standing in front of his home on the 19400 block of Pricetown Avenue when he and another young man were approached by two individuals. The suspects, described as two black males, engaged in a brief exchange with the victims before opening fire. Both Trammel and the other individual attempted to flee but were struck by gunfire.
Trammel succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the other victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the incident, with Lt. Rodney Moore providing details on the case. The suspects reportedly walked up to Trammel's residence and may have fled in a vehicle after the shooting. Despite the efforts of investigators, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Authorities have not determined whether both suspects fired at the victims or if only one was responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau has urged anyone with information to come forward.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Trammel's murder. The case remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads and gather evidence. The community has been encouraged to provide any information that could assist in solving the case, with anonymous tips being accepted through Crime Stoppers. The tragic loss of Marquez Dejon Trammel has left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
